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Oldham County, Kentucky Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Oldham County, Kentucky Electricity Overview

Oldham County generates 100.00% of their electricity from non-renewable fuels. This equates to 2.96 megawatt hours per resident and places Oldham County as the 15th highest county in the state out of 120 counties for non-renewable production per capita per year.

While the national average residential electricity rate is 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, Oldham County's average rate is 22.99% below that at 12.33 cents per kilowatt hour.

Oldham County produces 18.92% of their needed electricity and must import the remaining 81.08% from nearby counties.

Unfortunately, within the past 12 months, there was a 14.48% increase in the use of non-renewable fuel sources in the county.

Oldham County emitted 816,449,422.14 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity use, which ranks it as the 414th worst polluting county out of 3230 counties in the US.

Oldham County is the 799th largest county in the nation.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,085,790 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    15.64 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    205,402 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    205,402 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    2.96 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    816,449,422 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    11,759.15 kg

Recent Energy News in La Grange

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La Grange Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

11.67¢ per kWh

  • 0.84% higher than last month
  • 3.18% lower than January last year
  • 5.4% lower than the Kentucky average
  • 25.24% lower than the US average
  • 186th in the state out of 484 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 57 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since January last year
  • 5,858th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,664 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 600 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

12¢ per kWh

  • 0.27% lower than last month
  • 2.81% lower than January last year
  • 4.64% lower than the Kentucky average
  • 29.29% lower than the US average
  • 196th in the state out of 484 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 7 since January last year
  • 3,758th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 518 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,647 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$214.84 per month

  • 48.54% higher than last month
  • 32.91% higher than January last year
  • 10.13% higher than the Kentucky average
  • 42.31% higher than the US average
  • 358th in the state out of 484 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 33 since January last year
  • 24,552nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,854 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,636 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$128.41 per month

  • 3.58% higher than last month
  • 6.61% lower than January last year
  • 0.66% lower than the Kentucky average
  • 3.21% lower than the US average
  • 338th in the state out of 484 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 9 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 9 since January last year
  • 11,938th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,141 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,308 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

11.53¢ per kWh

  • 3.07% lower than last month
  • 9.66% lower than January last year
  • 3.14% lower than the Kentucky average
  • 13.54% lower than the US average
  • 278th in the state out of 484 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 73 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 58 since January last year
  • 11,358th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,960 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,758 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

11.68¢ per kWh

  • 0.87% lower than last month
  • 4.5% lower than January last year
  • 0.45% lower than the Kentucky average
  • 17.51% lower than the US average
  • 329th in the state out of 484 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 11,180th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 529 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,858 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$656.87 per month

  • 24.5% higher than last month
  • 12.25% higher than January last year
  • 2.93% lower than the Kentucky average
  • 59.69% lower than the US average
  • 330th in the state out of 484 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since January last year
  • 16,360th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,784 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,454 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$554.54 per month

  • 1.09% higher than last month
  • 5.3% lower than January last year
  • 8.77% lower than the Kentucky average
  • 66.12% lower than the US average
  • 335th in the state out of 484 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 21 since January last year
  • 13,270th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 303 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 788 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

7.91¢ per kWh

  • 7.8% higher than last month
  • 3.7% higher than January last year
  • 1.53% lower than the Kentucky average
  • 19.55% lower than the US average
  • 320th in the state out of 484 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 60 since January last year
  • 12,509th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,541 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,280 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

7.34¢ per kWh

  • 0.32% higher than last month
  • 0.96% lower than January last year
  • 0.68% lower than the Kentucky average
  • 28.19% lower than the US average
  • 321st in the state out of 484 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 58 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 134 since January last year
  • 8,649th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,168 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,309 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$24,469.7 per month

  • 12.24% higher than last month
  • 5.45% higher than January last year
  • 69.41% lower than the Kentucky average
  • 27.42% lower than the US average
  • 291st in the state out of 484 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since January last year
  • 18,589th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,301 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,098 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$22,369.93 per month

  • 0.47% higher than last month
  • 1.29% lower than January last year
  • 65.69% lower than the Kentucky average
  • 34.61% lower than the US average
  • 297th in the state out of 484 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 17,606th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 52 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 428 since January last year

La Grange, KY Electricity Overview

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On average, La Grange's residential electricity rate is 11.93 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 4.16% below the state's average rate of 12.45 cents. The average monthly residential power bill for a consumer in the city is $128.46 per month. Selling an estimated 26,584.58 megawatt hours, Kentucky Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Emitting 120,915,868.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions, La Grange ranks 46th worst out of 556 cities in Kentucky for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 12,212.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 84th worst in Kentucky for emissions per capita from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity suppliers who service La Grange must source the megawatt hours they need every year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in La Grange

La Grange residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.130/kWh$0.092/kWh$214.84/mo.$81.36/mo.
42nd11.93¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of La Grange
169th$128.46Average residential monthly electricity bill for La Grange Residents

Electric Companies With Service in La Grange, Kentucky

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Kentucky UtilitiesBUNDLED11.93128.465,775,382.75689,016,099

Crestwood, KY Electricity Overview

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On average, Crestwood's residential electricity rate is 12.38 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 0.53% below the state's average rate of 12.45 cents. The average monthly residential power bill for a consumer in the city is $108.03 per month. Selling an estimated 60,708.59 megawatt hours, Louisville Gas & Electric is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Emitting 73,836,717.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Crestwood ranks 76th worst out of 556 cities in Kentucky for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 12,212.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 84th worst in Kentucky for emissions per capita from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity suppliers who service Crestwood must source the megawatt hours they need every year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Crestwood

Crestwood residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.135/kWh$0.096/kWh$170.84/mo.$72.44/mo.
238th12.38¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Crestwood
31st$108.03Average residential monthly electricity bill for Crestwood Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Crestwood, Kentucky

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Louisville Gas & ElectricBUNDLED12.38108.033,998,070.13495,038,612

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Buckner CDP, KY Electricity Overview

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On average, Buckner CDP's residential electricity rate is 12.32 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 1.02% below the state's average rate of 12.45 cents. Generation from non-renewable fuel sources amounts to 37.79 megawatt hours per resident in the city. Residents of Buckner CDP consume 58.62% less megawatt hours than is produced within the city.

Emitting 53,350,214.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Buckner CDP ranks 99th worst out of 556 cities in Kentucky for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 9,816.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 547th worst in Kentucky for emissions per capita from electricity use. The city has one electricity producing plant in the city. For electricity production purposes, Buckner CDP's main fuel source is Natural Gas, accounting for 192,689.06 megawatt hours, or 93.81% of production in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Buckner CDP

Buckner CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.135/kWh$0.096/kWh$170.32/mo.$73.64/mo.
224th12.32¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Buckner CDP
131st$110.78Average residential monthly electricity bill for Buckner CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Buckner CDP, Kentucky

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Kentucky UtilitiesBUNDLED11.93128.465,775,382.75689,016,099
Louisville Gas & ElectricBUNDLED12.38108.033,998,070.13495,038,612

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Electricity Production in Oldham County, Kentucky

Power Plants in Oldham County, Kentucky

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Bluegrass Generating StationEast Kentucky Power Cooperative (100.00%)
Buckner CDP KY Natural Gas 205,402128,928,517.34627.69

Oldham County, Kentucky Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Coming in as the 414th worst ranked county in the US, Oldham County releases 816,449,422.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use each year. Averaging 11,759.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the county ranks 298th worst for emissions per capita. The county is home to one power plant. Oldham County's primary fuel source is Natural Gas, with 93.81% of electricity production using this fuel type.

NATURAL GAS
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Natural Gas
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Natural Gas
93.81%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
6.19%

Oldham County, Kentucky Net Metering

Out of the 4 companies in Oldham County, 75.00% of them have made it a point to offer net metering to their customers. The state has heavily restricted net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more feasible.

Energy Loss

The county has 4 electricity companies who report energy loss. The average energy loss for these 4 suppliers is 3.56%. The national average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Oldham County a rank of 36th best in the state out of 120 counties.

Providers In Each City in Oldham County:

  • Crestwood, Kentucky:
    • Louisville Gas & Electric: 100.00%
  • Goshen, Kentucky:
    • Louisville Gas & Electric: 100.00%
  • La Grange, Kentucky:
    • Kentucky Utilities: 100.00%
  • Orchard Grass Hills, Kentucky:
    • Louisville Gas & Electric: 100.00%
  • Pewee Valley, Kentucky:
    • Louisville Gas & Electric: 100.00%
  • River Bluff, Kentucky:
    • Louisville Gas & Electric: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Oldham County, Kentucky?

By total megawatt hours sold, Louisville Gas & Electric is the largest electricity supplier in Oldham County, Kentucky.

How many electric companies offer service in Oldham County, Kentucky?

Oldham County, Kentucky has 4 electricity companies operating in the area.

How many power plants are located within Oldham County, Kentucky?

Oldham County, Kentucky is home to one active power plant producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

What electricity companies offer service in Oldham County, Kentucky?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Louisville Gas & Electric94,147
2Kentucky Utilities3,987
3Shelby Energy Cooperative137

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-03-29